Buffalo State College, State University of New York
Buffalo, NY
8,572
Students
12,945
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
59%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Buffalo State College, State University of New York
Overview
Buffalo State College, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
110 Moot Hall
Buffalo, NY 14222
United States
Buffalo, NY 14222
United States
Contact
Ms. Carmella Thompson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-4017
Fax: 716-878-6100
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-4017
Fax: 716-878-6100
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Special Products Marketing |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Speech/language Impairments |
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| Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Electromechanical Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Dietetics |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,663
Applied
8,793
Accepted
8,572
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,124
Females Applied
Not Reported
Females Accepted
0%
Male Admissions
6,539
Males Applied
Not Reported
Males Accepted
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.1
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 540 | |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,870
In-state
16,650
Out-of-state
Fees
1,340
Full-time student fees
14,050
Room & board
8,176
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
12,945
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,807
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,047
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,289
Avg. Loan Aid
2,801
Avg. Grant Aid
9,292
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
31%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
8,572
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.91% |
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| Black or African American | 33.17% |
| White or Caucasian | 45.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.47% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 3.33% |
| Other | 0.12% |
Gender
Male (43.54%)
Female (55.94%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 29% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming and Commuter Daze
Homecoming and Commuter Daze
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
United Student Government, African-American Student Organization, Caribbean Student Organization, The Record and WBNY radio
United Student Government, African-American Student Organization, Caribbean Student Organization, The Record and WBNY radio
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
816
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 374
Part-time - 442
Male - 400
Female - 416